Is it autism? The line is getting increasingly blurry
Around the world, the number of people diagnosed with autism is rising. In the United States, the prevalence of the disorder has grown from 0.05% in 1966 to more than 2% today. In Quebec, the reported prevalence is close to 2% and according to a…
Green space is good for your mental health – the nearer the better!
First study to demonstrate relationship between green space and mental wellbeing at an individual level publishedUsing data from 25,518 people, the researchers show that Londoners who live within 300m of green space have significantly better mental wellbeing
Fish oil supplements have no effect on Type 2 diabetes
Omega-3 fats have little or no effect on risk of Type 2 diabetes according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Ketamine may not be an actual antidepressant but it may simply decrease the burden of symptoms
A new study indicates that the antidepressant effects of ketamine may not be such, according to a paper published in Psychotherapy and psychosomatics. The study investigates the hypothesis that depressed individual receiving ketamine infusions, associate feelings of lightness and floating which are a typical occurrence…
Prescription omega-3 fatty acid medications effectively lower high triglycerides
Prescription omega-3 fatty acid medication reduces triglyceride levels by 20-30% among the majority of people who require treatment for high triglyceride levels, according to a science advisory from the American Heart Association.
Association between coeliac disease risk and gluten intake confirmed
An extensive study has confirmed that the risk of developing coeliac disease is connected to the amount of gluten children consume. The new study is observational and therefore does not prove causation; however, it is the most comprehensive of its kind to date. The results…
Why young men aren’t eating their five-a-day
From not being able to cook to not liking the taste of vegetables – a new study from the University of East Anglia reveals why young men are not eating their ‘five-a-day’.
Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease,heart failure and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Statins can prevent liver cancer
Fat-soluble statins can prevent liver cancer and reduce mortality in patients with chronic viral hepatitis. These are findings from a study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, among others. The study is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Study reveals the emotional journey of a digital detox while travelling
The study, by the University of East Anglia (UEA), University of Greenwich and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), investigated how engaging in digital-free tourism impacted travellers’ holiday experiences. It involved losing access to technologies such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, the Internet, social media and…
A Finnish study finds bowel preparation for colon surgery unnecessary
As indicated by a recently completed Finnish study, antibiotics administration and bowel cleansing before colon surgery do not improve patients’ treatment outcomes. According to the researchers, bowel preparation, a procedure strenuous for patients, is not needed.
Evaluating blood flow is key to early diagnosis and treatment for people with critical limb ischemia
Non-invasive techniques and devices for assessing blood flow and other diagnostic considerations for people with critical limb ischemia are addressed in a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in the Association’s flagship journal Circulation.